Battleground PA

What went right for the Republican Party in the 2024 election

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

In the final episode of Battleground PA for the 2024 election season, PennLive's Joyce Davis and Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord speak with former Pa. House Republican leader Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and his successor, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford) about where the Republican party stands after the re-election of former President Donald Trump and what's in its future.

What went wrong for the Democrat Party in the 2024 election

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis talks with Rogette Harris, chair of the Dauphin County Democrats, and Christopher Kowerdovich with the PA Democratic Party over the devastating effects of the election on the party, what went wrong, and how to move forward.

Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis, Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord, and Pennsylvania Capital-Star’s John Cole discuss former President Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidental election, as well as the yet-to-be called races such as the U.S. Senate race between Dem. Bob Casey and Rep. Dave McCormick. They also discuss the ramifications for the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania.

Interview with Allegheny College’s Andrew Bloeser

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:32:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis, along with Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord, speak with Andrew Bloeser, a professor at Allegheny College and the director of the Center for Political Participation at the college.

Interview with members of the Council on Foreign Relations

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis speaks with representatives of the Council on Foreign Relations about the impact of international events in the 2024 elections.

[Re-release] Claudine Schneider, former GOP member of Congress, on supporting Kamala Harris

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is in Prague this week, so we are re-releasing a discussion with her and Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord with former U.S. Rep. Claudine Schneider, part of Former Republican Members of Congress for Harris, to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 campaign. Schneider was a Republican from Rhode Island in Congress from 1981 to 1991.

Editor's note: Due to storms, Davis lost connection toward the end of the episode.

Interview with former Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis and Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord speak with former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, who is working with a nonpartisan coalition to educate and demystify the election progress. Pennsylvanians.

Interview with author Sarah Towle on immigration issues

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:09:35 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis speaks with Sarah Towle, author of “Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands," about immigration issues in the 2024 election.

Interview with Marian Schneider of ACLU Pennsylvania

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis speaks with Marian Schneider of ACLU Pennsylvania about mail-in voting in the Commonwealth leading up to the 2024 election.

Interview with former Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Mark Singel

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis speaks with Mark Singel, who served as lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1995, stepping in for nearly six months in 1993 as acting governor when Gov. Bob Casey was unable to serve. Singel and Davis discuss the historic times we are living through, including a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

Reflecting on the historic debate between Trump and Harris in Philadelphia

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis, Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord and high school journalist Aarushi Dedhiya speak about Tuesday's historic debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris — what went right, what went wrong and whether any of it will make a difference to voters. Dedhiya also speaks about her experience covering the debate, where she got access to the spin room.

Interview with Berwood Yost from Franklin & Marshall College

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:56:56 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord, speak with Berwood Yost, director of the Center for Opinion Research and the director of the Floyd Institute for Public Policy at Franklin & Marshall College, about the college's recent poll on the 2024 elections.

Interview with Deborah Rose Hinchey from All Voting is Local, on helping everyone to vote

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis and Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord are joined by Mark Singel, former Lt. Gov. of Pennsylvania in an interview with Deborah Hinchey, of All Voting is Local. The group discusses Deborah's organization’s work to encourage voter confidence in mail-in voting and in election security.

Interview with Admiral Joe Sestak about the DNC and concerns over Project 2025

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:54:57 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord and Pennsylvania Capital-Star reporter John Cole speak with Admiral Joe Sestak about the latest in the Democratic National Convention and Democratic concerns over Project 2025.

Interview with Brian Phillips about how Project 2025 affects Pa.

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis and Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord speak with Brian Phillips of the Texas Public Policy Foundation about what Pennsylvania voters should know about Project 2025.

Interview with Claudine Schneider, former GOP member of Congress who supports Harris

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis and Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord interview former U.S. Rep. Claudine Schneider, part of Former Republican Members of Congress for Harris, to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 campaign. Schneider as a Republican from Rhode Island in Congress from 1981 to 1991.

Editor's note: Due to storms, Joyce Davis lost connection toward the end of the episode.

Interview with author Will Cooper of "How America Works ... And Why It Doesn't"

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:28:28 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis and Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord meet with Will Cooper, author of "How America Works ... And Why It Doesn't" about his book, why he wrote it, and what he sees as the best way to right the U.S. political system.

What the changes in the presidential race could mean for Pennsylvania

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:36:20 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis and Pennsylvania Capital-Star’s John Cole speaks with Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden stepping down from the 2024 race, Kamala Harris’s rapid rise to become the apparent Democratic nominee for president, and the chances that Pennsylvania could get its first Black governor.

Discussing the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis speaks with summer interns with the World Affairs Council about the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, how it could have changed Trump personally, and their thoughts on President Joe Biden remaining in the 2024 race.

Interview with Commonwealth Foundation's Nathan Benefield

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis and John Cole of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star are joined by Nathan Benefield, senior vice president at the Commonwealth Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank in the state to discuss Benefield's perspective on the 2024 election.

Discussing the Supreme Court decisions and debate aftermaths

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis and Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord are joined by J.J. Abbott, executive director of Commonwealth Communications, Pennsylvania's progressive communications and digital hub. They talk about the recent slate of Supreme Court decisions, as well as President Joe Biden’s performance in his first debate against former President Donald Trump.

Previewing the first presidential debate

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis, Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord and Democrat analyst Rogette Harris preview the presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Interview with Pa. Rep. Jordan A. Harris

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis, Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord and Democrat analyst Rogette Harris are joined by Pa. House Rep. Jordan Harris, who represents Philadelphia County in the 186th District and is the Democratic Appropriations chairman. Our panel asks Harris about what he sees as the top issues impacting voters in the 2024 elections – locally and nationally.

Interview with Pat Dennis, president of American Bridge 21st Century

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:03:52 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis, Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord and Democrat analyst Rogette Harris are joined by Pat Dennis, president of American Bridge 21st Century, to discuss strategy for winning voters in Pennsylvania. American Bridge 21st Century is one of President Joe Biden’s preferred SuperPACs during his re-election campaign.

Trump's campaign opens first Pa. office days after his conviction; Hunter Biden's trial begins

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis is joined by John Cole of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star and Democrat pundit Rogette Harris to discuss the fallout of former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 charges on the campaign. They also discuss Trump opening his first Pennsylvania office of the 2024 campaign in Philadelphia, Hunter Biden heads to trial.

The jury gets the case in former President Donald Trump's trial

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:12:47 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat pundit Rogette Harris and Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord to discuss the current state of the economy, the progress of former President Donald Trump’s trial as the jury gets the case, the age discussion surrounding the election and more.

How ongoing conflict in Middle East could affect election in Pa., and where does the union vote fall?

Thu, 23 May 2024 13:57:00 -0000

Battleground PA host Joyce Davis is joined by Jeffrey Lord and John Cole to discuss ongoing issues in the Middle East and what effect that could have on the upcoming election in Pa. Also, where does the union vote currently fall in the Keystone State?

Interview with Next Gen PA's Sam Pimental

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis, Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord are joined by Sam Pimental, host of the Next Gen PA podcast. The trio talk with Sam, a senior at Cumberland Valley High School, about the generational divide in politics.

Trump trial, the war in Gaza, and the Pa. Auditor General's race

Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord as they talk about former President Donald Trump's trial, the war in Gaza affecting domestic issues with demonstrations continuing, the Pennsylvania Auditor General's race and more.

A new student loan debt forgiveness plan from President Biden: Will it get passed?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Jeffrey Lord and guest John Cole to discuss the latest on the upcoming elections.

How can international issues affect the election in the U.S.?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the latest on the upcoming elections.

The top issues currently in the 2024 election cycle

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to explore the current issues in the 2024 election cycle just weeks before Pennsylvania's primary.

Mail-in voting and where the Republican party stands now

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord and Pennsylvania Capital-Star Reporter John Cole to discuss the state of the Republican party currently, including after the Ohio primary, the debate over mail-in voting in Pennsylvania, and more.

State of the Union and RNC shakeup

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord, along with Pennsylvania Capital-Star reporter John Cole to discuss President Joe Biden's impact after his State of the Union address, the Republican party shakeup with members of former President Donald Trump's family now in charge of the RNC and more.

Super Tuesday March Madness

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord, discuss the Supreme Court decision to let Donald Trump remain on the 2024 ballot in several states, the aftermath of Super Tuesday for Nikki Haley and her supporters and more.

Nikki Haley takes 40 percent and what Michigan could mean

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris, discuss the South Carolina primary results, what Michigan could mean for the candidates, and Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State expressing concern over the shortage of election administrators, along with threats to his family.

Golden sneakers, legal woes, and a growing war chest

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris, discuss the latest in former President Donald Trump's legal woes, as well as the debut of his $399 golden sneakers; the future of Nikki Haley as she goes into the North Carolina primary and the status of aid to Ukraine and Israel, as well as the U.S. vetoing the ceasefire resolution in Gaza.

Former President Donald Trump comes to Harrisburg

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss former President Donald Trump's visit to Harrisburg to speak at the NRA Presidential Forum - including Lord visiting with Trump - the age issue facing both Trump and Biden, how events in Palestine are effecting the election, the Pennsylvania budget and more.

The staying power of Nikki Haley

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

PennLive’s Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss Nikki Haley’s determination to remain in the primary race, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget address and more.

No one can predict what the 2024 election will bring

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Don’t get too comfortable thinking 2024 will be the ever so dull and predictable rematch between reigning President Joe Biden and the man he defeated in 2020, former President Donald J. Trump. That’s the very clear message from political analysts Jeffrey Lord and John Cole, a reporter for PA Capital Star, on this week’s Battleground PA podcast, hosted by PennLive's Joyce Davis.

Looking at the New Hampshire primary results

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Joyce Davis, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord break down what the New Hampshire primary meant for Nikki Haley, the write-in campaign for President Joe Biden, Tim Scott's endorsement of former President Donald Trump and Trump's upcoming visit to Harrisburg.

Welcome back to the Pennsylvania battleground

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Battleground PA is back for the 2024 elections. PennLive Outreach & Opinion Editor Joyce M. Davis returns with Rogette Harris, chairwoman of the Dauphin County Democrats, and Republican Jeffrey Lord, who frequently appears on Sean Hannity’s show on Fox News. This week, they discuss why Pennsylvania is so important again in 2024, and how the Iowa caucus affects things to come.

Introducing Battleground PA, a 2024 election podcast from PennLive

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:04:33 -0000

Battleground PA is a PennLive podcast discussing the issues that matter to Pennsylvanians, documenting the events in the Keystone state and beyond that could shape how you vote in the 2024 elections.

The Electoral College has voted

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:44:24 -0000

Joyce Davis and her political pundits take on the results of the Electoral College votes as well as the accompanying protests and more.

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It's all about the lawsuits

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:24:05 -0000

News is breaking daily this week about the GOP lawsuits and court denials. Joyce Davis is here to cover it all with her political pundits and a special guest, John Cole.

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The President will not concede

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:55:58 -0000

The President’s reluctance to concede, the continual legal battle and the issue of pardons are key points on this week's Battleground PA podcast.

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Pennsylvania has certified Joe Biden as president-elect

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:00:52 -0000

Three weeks after Election Day, we finally have a winner. Joe Biden has officially been certified as president-elect. Joyce Davis and her political pundits go over the breaking news of the week as well as the possible changes that come with it.

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Two weeks later, still no official winner.

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:57:35 -0000

It's been two weeks since Election Day, and yet we still don't have an official winner, although some have declared victory. Joyce Davis and her political pundits go over the latest. vote tallies, as well as Giuliani's repeat statement of ‘widespread nationwide voter fraud’ claim at hearing on Trump challenge to Pa. vote.

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Biden lead over Trump grows as counting drags on over a week later in PA

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:08:04 -0000

It's been over a week since Election Day! Counting continues while coronavirus cases surge higher each day. Join Joyce Davis and her political pundits to cover these topics and more on this week's Battleground PA podcast!

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It's finally here: Election day

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:56:23 -0000

The votes are counting and it might be daysbefore we know the results, but there his definitely a lot to talk to about in this week's Battleground PA with Joyce Davis and her political pundits.

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6 more days until Election Day!

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:14:11 -0000

Less than a week to go and things keep ramping up! Join Joyce Davis and her pundits to discuss everything from the Philly riots, to Amy Coney Barrett and the coronavirus pandemic on this week's Battleground PA podcast.

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Less than 2 weeks remain before the election

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:22:28 -0000

Only 13 days remain before the November election and a lot is happening! From Trump's Chinese bank account, the upcoming final debate and the record breaking voter turnout, there is a lot to discuss. Join Joyce Davis and her political pundits to cover these topics and more on this week's Battleground PA podcast!

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The Affordable Care Act is front and center at the Amy Coney Barrett hearings

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:15:38 -0000

Join Joyce Davis, Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris as they cover the Amy Coney Barrett hearings, the coronavirus pandemic, and the Supreme Court's decision to side with the Trump Administration over stopping the 2020 census early on this week's Battleground PA.

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The President battles coronavirus as he battles for the vote in PA

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:23:38 -0000

President Trump's battle with coronavirus continues with the election less than a month away. Will there be another debate with Democratic candidate Vice President Joe Biden? Did the President put the secret service at unnecessary risk? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord and Democratic analyst Rogette Harris to discuss the latest developments in the 2020 presidential race.

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Debate Debacle: The first presidential debate of 2020

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:31:16 -0000

Who won and who lost the debate? The majority of our panelists agree it was the American public that lost last night. Join PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis as she moderates a discussion between Democratic analyst Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord. They are joined by John Cole from PoliticsPa.

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A tribute to the late RBG

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:54:27 -0000

From the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to a federal judge denying Gov. Tom Wolf’s request for stay on pandemic restrictions ruling, today's Battleground PA covers a lot of nationwide and local topics. Join Joyce Davis along with her political analysts Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss all this mid September news.

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Could Donald Trump Junior's visit to Central PA mean Republicans are worried about Dauphin County?

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:35:45 -0000

Tune in to this week's Battleground PA to hear expert opinions regarding Donald Trump Junior's visit to Dauphin County. Join Joyce Davis, Jeffrey Lord, Rogette Harris as well as special guest John Baer to discuss this topic and many more on this week's Battleground PA Podcast.

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Biden and Pence come to Pennsylvania

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:12:42 -0000

Pennsylvania's a busy spot this week, reeling in visits from both Biden and Pence. Pennlive Outreach and Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss all things election including the continued uproar over allegations President Trump denigrated veterans. And of course the topic of the year is always on everyone's mind: the coronavirus. Are problems surfacing with the rush for a vaccine?

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Biden's in PA and Trump's in Kenosha

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:11:31 -0000

From Biden and Pence visiting PA, Trump going to Kenosha and schools reopening state wide, this week is full of activity. Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss all of this week's political and electoral topics.

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Trump and the Republican National Convention

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:01:20 -0000

Too much Trump at the Republican National Convention, or not enough? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris to discuss the first days of the Republican National Convention. They will host a Facebook Live on PennLive's page on Friday.

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Joe Biden officially declared the Democratic nominee at the 2020 DNC

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:15:17 -0000

It's been a busy couple of days at the DNC, from Former First Lady Michelle Obama's speech to former VP Joe Biden's official nomination for the 2020 US presidency. Joyce Davis is joined by John Cole, Rogette Harris, and Jeffrey Lord to discuss this week's DNC events, coronavirus updates, and the school reopenings.

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Kamala Harris has been named the Democratic VP for the 2020 Election

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:05:28 -0000

After months of anticipation, Presidential candidate Joe Biden has finally chosen a running mate: Kamala Harris. Joyce Davis, Pennlive opinion editor discusses this election update with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris.

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The field for Biden’s VP pick narrows

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:12:37 -0000

Battleground PA is back again this week with another episode to discuss Biden's top 3 picks for VP. Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to also cover the newest Franklin & Marshall Poll, the President's updated views on mail-in voting, the vaccine and a school reopening update.

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Goodbye to a Civil Rights Icon

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:26:26 -0000

The deaths of civil rights legends Rep. John Lewis (dead at 80) and Rev. C.T. Vivian (dead at 95) are the opening topic of this week's Battleground PA. Joyce Davis and her regular analysts, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord, also discuss the possible new coronavirus relief packages, the new PA Biden delegate, and the impact that the federal officers sent by the President could have on Pennsylvania.

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Police reform passed in Pennsylvania.

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:44:15 -0000

Join Joyce Davis and her two political analysts, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord, to discuss the two bills PA Governor Tom Wolf recently signed into law. Our moderators also tackle the horrific video of an Allentowpolice officer kneeling on civilians neck, similarly to the case of George Flyod, and of course, more coronavirus coverage.

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All eyes on Biden for a running mate announcement

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:26:01 -0000

Join Joyce Davis, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the topic of the week: Who is Biden's running mate and why has it not been announced yet? Our moderators will also tackle more coronavirus news and Mary Trump's new book and all it has to say about the president himself.

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You've been served!

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:21:49 -0000

This week's Battleground PA tackles the Trump campaign suing Pa. over mail-in drop-off sites for ballots. Joyce Davis is once again joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to take on this topic along with some international Russia news and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus cases surge as Trump Rallies continue

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:47:08 -0000

Trump's rally in Tulsa raised a lot of coronavirus questions due to disappointing attendance. Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the significance of these alarming numbers, the rallies' impact on the case counts as well a possible name for Biden's VP.

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Many states see increase in coronavirus cases, but not PA

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:23:02 -0000

As the coronavirus battle continues, many states see a major increase in cases while Pennsylvania remains one of 3 with decreasing case counts. Joyce Davis is joined yet again by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the pandemic, as well as the possibly impeachment of PA Governor Tom Wolf, the Black Lives Matter movement and more on this week's Battleground PA.

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PA's primary results are in

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:26:29 -0000

John Micek, Capital Star Opinion joins Joyce Davis and pundits Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris to discuss the results of the PA primary, Washington updates, coronavirus and more.

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Republican vs. Democrat Election Showdown

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:02:12 -0000

Join Joyce Davis, Jeffrey Lord, Rogette Harris and John Cole discuss the preliminary results of the Pennsylvania election. The pundits also cover current breaking topics such as systematic racism, the protests, and more presidency news.

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The battle is on for the PA primaries

Wed, 27 May 2020 17:35:58 -0000

How will voting by mail affect the PA primary? Joyce Davis is joined again by democrat Rogette Harris and republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss potential issues with the new voting system in the swing states well as other coronavirus related headlines.

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You're Fired | Vaccine Director pushed out for not promoting possible COVID-19 medication

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:04:09 -0000

The pandemic chronicles continue as Trump pushes longtime vaccine director out of office for not agreeing to promote Chloroquine. PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined yet again by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss President Trump's newest dismissal as well the new coronavirus models with increasing death tolls, and finish up with an update on Biden's sexual assault accusations.

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Biden's VP choice and accusations of sexual assault

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:13:59 -0000

We discuss who may be Biden's best choice as vice president. Will it be Stacey Abrams? Speaking of vice presidents, Mike Pence recently toured a facility and was the only person in the group not wearing a mask. Finally, we get into accusations of sexual assault against Joe Biden from former staffer Tara Reade.

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Pennsylvania's push to reopen delayed, met with protest

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:19:49 -0000

Although the spread of the coronavirus has slowed down, Governor Tom Wolf pushed the stay at home order back until May 8. Approximately 1000 Pennsylvanians met at the capitol to protest the continued shutdown. On this week's Battleground PA, Jeffrey Lord will discuss his participation in the protest and opposing him is as always, Rogette Harris.

PennLive opinion editor Joyce Davis leads the platform again and along with the Democratic and Republican pundits, discuss the President's part in this protest as well as a poll from the American Enterprise Institute documenting the changes in the public's opinion in regards to the evolution of COVID-19.

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Trump vs. Biden: A Progressive's Point of View

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:36:38 -0000

It's Trump vs. Biden, and joined to discuss this battle from a progressive point of view is Dan Doubet, political director or PA Stands Up. Today's edition of Battleground PA covers healthcare, economy and Trump's decision to include his signature on the stimulus checks. Republican Jeffrey Lord, Dauphin Democrat Chair Rogette Harris and PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis have another heated discussion on the novel widespread of the virus as well as the actions our political leaders are and should be taking.

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In-person Wisconsin primary amid COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 20:41:36 -0000

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, not all primary elections are getting postponed. This week's Wisconsin moved ahead with its in-person primary election despite social distancing guidelines. But what's the aftermath? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss this matter along with the long awaited stimulus checks and economic impacts the virus will have on our country.

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COVID-19's impact on healthcare and the upcoming conventions

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:55:16 -0000

Covid-19 has led to an extended quarantine until at least April 30. Today's edition of Battleground PA covers the impact this will have on the upcoming political conventions as well a big impact on healthcare. Republican Jeffrey Lord, Dauphin Democrat Chair Rogette Harris and PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis have another heated discussion on the novel widespread of the virus as well as the actions our political leaders are and should be taking.

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COVID-19 postpones the PA primary

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:53:28 -0000

The novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and cause disruptions to everyone's lives and virtually affects every industry. We discuss the affects and the response from our national and state governments. Have they been doing a good job? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord.

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COVID-19 Quarantine | Special Coronavirus Edition

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:22:36 -0000

Covid-19 has us all quarantined in our homes, but it will not stop us from getting you another episode of BattlegroundPA. Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord, Dauphin Democrat Chair Rogette Harris and PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis have a heated discussion on the state of the nation and our, particularly President Donald Trump's, response to the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus response and the elections | special guest Eugene DePasquale

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:37:01 -0000

Eleven Pennsylvanians were confirmed to have tested positive with the coronavirus. The virus is spreading and people are worried. To discuss this topic and other healthcare and political issues, we are joined by congressional candidate and Auditor General, Eugene DePasquale. The episode of BattlegroundPA is scintillating with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris joining our special guest.

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Super Tuesday | Is Biden going to be Sanders' kryptonite?

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:24:38 -0000

With Vice PresidentBiden's commanding wins on Super Tuesday, we review the events that unfolded and the impact the day's primaries have had on the race, especially on Senator Bernie Sanders. Joined by Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris, PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis, also discusses the continued topic of the month: Coronavirus.

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The Coronavirus Economy and the Bern Train

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:26:30 -0000

Senator Bernie Sanders leads the pack after the Nevada Caucuses and is gaining momentum as we head into the first southern primary in South Carolina. What would a Sanders' nomination look like for the Democratic Party? We discuss that and how the coronavirus' economic impact may affect Donald Trump's biggest selling point for re-election. We are joined by PoliticsPA Editor John Cole on this episode of BattlegroundPA.

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Barr barring Tweets and the Nevada Caucuses

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:56:54 -0000

Is the Justice Department truly independent of the White House and the wants of President Donald Trump? Attorney General Barr did comment that the President's tweets were making his job much more difficult. In the second half of the episode, we discuss Bernie Sanders going up against billionaire Mike Bloomberg in the upcoming Nevada Caucuses. PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis hosts Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord and Dauphin Democrat Chairwoman Rogette Harris.

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New Hampshire Primaries with Congressional candidate Tom Brier

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:42:11 -0000

You’re Fired! President Trump fires impeachment witnesses, the primary takes place in New Hampshire, and we are joined by congressional candidate Tom Brier of Hershey, PA. The episode of BattlegroundPA is a firecracker with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris joining our special guest.

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Latest PA poll and the Iowa Caucus Catastrophe

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:50:23 -0000

PA pollster Dr. Terry Madonna joins the BattlegroundPA podcast to discuss the latest Franklin and Marshall poll that gauged Pennsylvanian voters' support for President Donald Trump. Then, along with Democratic analyst Rogette Harris and Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord, your host Joyce Davis navigates the catastrophe of the Democratic Iowa Caucus that has left us without any answers on Monday night. Which candidate will have the most to gain from the debacle? What, if anything, is Pennsylvania doing to avoid any issues in the primaries or elections of 2020?

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A look through the crystal ball for the upcoming Iowa Caucus

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:37:39 -0000

Regular Democratic analyst Rogette Harris is joined in our studio by President and CEO of Luminous Strategies David Dix to discuss the ongoing presidential impeachment trial and the Iowa caucus, which is only days away.

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Battle at the Senate

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:17:52 -0000

Republican Jeffrey Lord, and Democrat Rogette Harris are back this week to discuss the fast approaching 2020 Presidential election. They discuss the remaining Democratic candidates and the continuing dramatic controversy of the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump and his trial in the Senate.

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The 2020 Battlefield

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:26:23 -0000

We look ahead to what we can expect in the race for the White House in 2020. PennLive reporters Charlie Thompson, David Wenner and Editor Ron Southwick join Joyce Davis and share their insight from covering previous presidential elections.

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Battleground Iran

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:34:18 -0000

Are we going to war with Iran after Suleimani's killing and what does it mean to Pennsylvanians? We're joined by Iranian scholar Dr. Mehdi Noorbash from Harrisburg University, John Micek from Pennsylvania Capital Star and by Jeffrey Lord, a former CNN pundit and Trump supporter. Joyce Davis leads the discussion which includes a background on Iranian American affairs.

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Youths on Impeachment

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Cedar Cliff High School students join us to discuss the historical event of the month: The third ever impeachment of a US president. Hosted by PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis, this podcast episode is joined by Republican Abigail Delligatti (11th grade), Democrat Kate Gannon (10th grade) and their teacher Jacques Weedon to weigh their thoughts on impeachment, division and the topics that they consider are on youths' minds.

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From East to West Pa. - State Reps Jordan Harris and Aaron Bernstine

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:47:05 -0000

Pennsylvania State House Representatives Jordan Harris, Democrat from southern Philadelphia, and Aaron Bernstine, Republican from western Pa., debate the issues important to their constituents and discuss how national campaign politics are playing out in their backyards. Hosted by PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis, this podcast episode covers education and school choice, healthcare and medicare-for-all, the impeachment and President Trump and a host of other current issues.

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Trump Brings the Battle to Pennsylvania

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:02:46 -0000

The Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania was filled to capacity with Trump supporters as Trump rallied his troops to help him win Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential elections. PennLive Opinion Editor is joined by political analysts, campaign correspondents and a protest organizer on this special episode of Battleground Pa. They discuss the campaign rally and its affect on next year’s election.

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Trump will come to Pa as the impeachment heats up in D.C.

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:05:03 -0000

Marc Polymeropoulos, a former Senior Intelligence Service ranks at the CIA, joins PennLive’s Joyce Davis on this week’s podcast and discusses the impeachment proceedings, the Russian interference in the 2016 election and the narrative that blames that interference on Ukraine. Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord and Democratic pundit Rogette Harris join in and discuss President Trump’s upcoming visit to Hershey, Pa. on December 10, 2019.

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The Art of Polling | Why is polling perceived as fake?

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:13:01 -0000

Do you believe the polls? This week, we discuss the art of polling, what affects the polling results leading it to be perceived as fake and rigged with pollster Dr. Terry Madonna, PennLive political columnist John Baer and PennLive opinion editor Joyce Davis.

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Deep State or Policy Experts | What's going on in DC and a look at the Democratic party's new candidates

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:51:37 -0000

Is the Deep State at work in framing President Donald Trump for impeachment? That’s what Republican analyst and Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord thinks. And it’s exactly why he thinks people should pay no attention whatsoever to the testimonies now underway on Capitol Hill.

Democratic analyst Rogette Harris disagrees. She says the people testifying now include some of the most respected foreign service and policy experts in the country, and Americans ought to be listening to what they have to say.

Depending on what side of the political spectrum you occupy, the Deep State is a very real threat to American democracy, or the foundation that prevents roque presidents from running amok.

This episode of Battleground PA is full of as many fireworks as the hearings that could lead to the impeachment of the nation’s 45 president.

And if Harris and Lord disagree on the impeachment hearings against Donald Trump, they also have different views on the Democratic candidates running to unseat him. Mayor Pete Buttigieg may have catapulted to the top the heap in Iowa, but both Harris and Lord agree on one thing – he’s unlikely to become the nominee without more support among minority voters.

They also find common ground on another thing. They say Iowa is no longer a bell weather for just how well candidates will do throughout the nation.

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Whistleblower Elections | Did the impeachment inquiry affect our local elections?

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:00:11 -0000

We discuss last week's Pennsylvania local election results and the ongoing impeachment inquiry with democrat Rogette Harris, and republican Jeffrey Lord. The podcast is hosted by Joyce Davis, PennLive's Opinion Editor.

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Fresh Poll | Pennsylvania's voters weigh in on guns, impeachment and who they will vote for in the 2020 presidential election

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:37:02 -0000

We discuss the latest results from the Franklin & Marshall College Poll with Dr. Terry Madonna and PennLive political columnist John Baer. Topics include how voters feel about the impeachment inquiry, the state of the economy in the commonwealth and of course leanings to who they may be voting for in next year's Democratic Primary and the 2020 presidential elections.

The full results of the poll can be downloaded directly via the link: http://bit.ly/fmcp2019poll

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The Impeachment of a United States President

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:01:00 -0000

PennLive Opinion Editor, Joyce Davis is joined by Republican Jeffrey Lord and Democrat Rogette Harris for the second episode of Battleground PA. Listen as they tackle the subject everyone is talking about; the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Why Pennsylvania is a battleground state for the 2020 presidential elections

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

The road to the White House goes through Pennsylvania. PennLive's Opinion Editor, Joyce Davis,is joined by Republican Jeffrey Lord and Democrat Rogette Harris to discuss Pennsylvania's important role in the 2020 presidential elections.

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Battleground PA | Trailer

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:34:17 -0000

A handful of states are recognized as must wins for candidates in the 2020 presidential election.

And Pennsylvania tops the list.

Battleground PA - a new PennLive podcast - will offer of-the-minute analyses of the changing political climate across the state in the run up to November 2020.

The podcast will release weekly episodes and feature guests who know the ins and outs of PA politics and the coming presidential campaigns.

It will be hosted by PennLive Opinion Editor, Joyce Davis.

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